Fortescue Street, Norton St. Philip, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7PE | Property for sale | Savills
243.96 sq m
Guide price £875,000(25,126,607 EGP)

Fortescue StreetNorton St. Philip, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7PE


    Key features

    • Character contemporary home
    • Desirable village location
    • Off road parking and double carport
    • Easy maintenance garden
    • Impressive 30'1 x 16'6 drawing room
    • Roof top and countryside views

    A bespoke contemporary home situated in a highly desirable village south of Georgian Bath.

    About this property

    • Lanston House is a beautifully presented spacious home situated in the idyllic village of Norton St. Philip just south of Bath. The current owners have enhanced with great care, and attention this Robert Adam designed home, to create a highly desirable property offering in excess of 2,600 sq ft arranged over 3 floors.

      On entering the property there is a spacious entrance hall with wide staircase leading to the first floor landing. Off the hallway is access to a practical utility room, shower room as well as a door to the rear garden. To the ground floor is the kitchen, which is comprised of stylish bespoke kitchen units complemented by stone worksurfaces and stone tiled floor with French doors to the garden. Leading off is the dining room complete with wooden flooring and colonial style shutters to the bay window. To the first floor is the spacious drawing room (30'1 x 16'6) complete with attractive wood floor, raised feature wood burner and attractive bay window.

      Additionally, to the first floor are two double bedrooms and a quality family bathroom. The whole of first floor also benefits from underfloor heating. The principle bedroom suite is located on the second floor and offers a spacious bedroom complete with two feature windows where roof top and country views can be enjoyed to the rear. There is also access to a walk-in dressing room with a range of storage and hanging spaces, which leads into a quality en-suite bath/shower room.

      OUTSIDE
      To the front of the property are attractive estate railings enclosing a gravel courtyard area. There is also access to the rear where there is a double carport and parking for vehicles. The rear garden has been designed and laid out to reflect ease of maintenance. A spacious patio leads off the back of the house ideal for al fresco dining. There is an artificial lawn area and access to a timber garden room ideal as a home office or creative space. The rear gardens are private and enclosed and also offer practical storage areas.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    I love the character styling of this individual contemporary home.

    Matthew PeglerProperty agent

    Local information

    • Lanston House is situated on the edge of the village of Norton St Philip as part of the Fortescue Fields development, designed by award-winning Architect, Robert Adam, and built by Bloor Homes in 2014. Norton St Philip is an attractive village with various amenities which include a Co-op local supermarket with post office, two public houses, a village school, church and a nearby farm shop. Additional facilities are available in the nearby villages of Hinton Charterhouse (approx 1.5 miles) and Rode (approx 4 miles). Norton St Philip is between Bath (approx 7 miles) and Frome (approx 9 miles away) which each provide a wide selection of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. Schools within reach of the property include Warminster, Downside, Monkton Combe, Prior Park, King Edwards and The Royal High. Access to London is via the A36 and A303, or by train from Westbury (from 80 minutes) or Bath Spa station (approx 90 minutes). Local attractions include Longleat, Babington House and Stourhead Gardens.

    Additional information

    • Directions: Fortescue Fields is found in the centre of Norton St. Philip just off the High Street. The property is located at the entrance on the right hand side.
    • EPC Rating: C
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: F